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Sandhill cranes fly from their roost on the Platte River

Peak opportunities

For millions of birds Nebraska is not just a flyover state; it is an essential place to stop and refuel during their migrations. Nebraska is also a place where ecological regions collide and eastern and western birds overlap and sometimes hybridize. So make Nebraska your next destination spot to grow the number of species you can add to your birding life list.

East meets West

Pygmy Nuthatch (Sitta pygmaea) at Ponderosa Wildlife Management Area in Dawes County.

Pine Ridge Specialties

Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos). Ray Otto wetland.

Shorebird migration

Yellow warbler at Gilbert Baker Wildlife Management Area

Warbler migration

Geese gather on wetlands overnight, not moving to grain fields to feed until first light.

Waterfowl migration

Sandhill Cranes

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